Just booked my 1st Princess cruise on the Crown Princess I'm very excited! What things are a must do, must try, or must see on this line? How does it differ from Carnival?

Showcat,

This is probably one of the best websites I have ever browsed. Some of the information is a little outdated and not all ships are represented. However, in your case the Crown Princess is represented. This link has information about menus to all restaurants, the Princess Patter program, and photos.

I've sailed on the Crown before, I based on my experience I can assure you that you are in for a real treat. Enjoy.

showcat

May 7th, 2011 01:59 AM

Thanks for the link Ryan and Olivia! First time at those ports for me Donna any recomendations?

DeepSpace

May 7th, 2011 02:58 AM

Welcome to Princess, and I hope you enjoy your cruise, you are headed to some very nice ports. Have fun.☺

richstacy

May 13th, 2011 06:36 PM

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Just booked my 1st Princess cruise on the Crown Princess I'm very excited! What things are a must do, must try, or must see on this line? How does it differ from Carnival?

I think you will like Princess very much. It's a bit upscale from Carnival. One of the best places for people watching before dinner on the Crown is Crooners Martini Lounge amidships where you can see everything and everybody! Very pleasant!:)

One of the great things about that ship is that, even though it is a large ship, the layout is such that you never feel crowded.

poppadock

May 14th, 2011 12:54 AM

U must get a cab & tour Aruba it is beautiful.

green_rd

May 14th, 2011 11:12 AM

The shows we saw in the Explorers Lounge were a little more eclectic than the big theater. If you have an interest in art I believe the Princess art program is far superior to Park West.

RichC

May 15th, 2011 08:58 AM

In Curacao you can walk downtown without any problems for any shopping and in Aruba you can catch a bus to the beaches for around $2.50 p/p round trip very easily.

Trip

May 15th, 2011 09:52 AM

You could try a jeep tour, quite polular in this port. Of course the natural bridge which was such a popular spot, is no more, but you can visit Charlies Bar, with 100's of artifacts hanging from the ceiling, and, drive around on your own to check out the island.

This is an arid island, so the topography is quite different then the lush, green Caribbean ports we are used to.